ST. PAUL MINISTRIES
A.I.R. (Adoration in Rhythm)
AIR dance ministry excites people to worship, to rejoice and magnify Christ with a spirit of praise. AIR consists of: God’s Gems – ages 3-5, Jewels for Jesus – ages 6 to 12 and Christ’s Chosen – ages 13 to 18. An adult dance team was recently added to the AIR ministry. Rehearsals are on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturday of the month starting at 9:00 a.m.
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Audio/Visual –
The Audio Visual team provides quality technical support for the ministries of St. Paul and church-related outside events, providing excellent sound, lighting, and video. In addition, the A/V team also records all sermons, special messages and other services.
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Benevolence - Support in a Financial Crisis
Everyone faces financial hardships from time to time. Job loss, major life events, and health problems can cause tremendous financial and emotional strain. There are times when you may need encouragement and advice from someone who understands what you are going through-someone who can offer a fresh perspective on your situation. There may be other circumstances in which short-term financial assistance may be just what you need to get through a difficult time. St Paul's Benevolence Ministry wants to help you understand God's principles of money management, transform the way you use money, and move past your challenging financial situation.
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Camp TLC (Children PreK – 5th Grade) –
Camp TLC is the Christian education and fellowship ministry for pre-school children through sixth grade. Camp TLC ministers to our children each 2nd and 4th Sunday during Children Worship Service. Vision Statement: Touching Lives with the good news of Christ.
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Change Agents – (Jr. and Sr. High School) –
Serving young people in 6th through 12th grade. Their objective is to nurture and promote the discipleship and commitment of junior and senior high youth to Jesus. Christ Change Agents Mission: We exist to Share the good news with nonbelievers, Sacrifice ourselves to God daily, Strengthen students with God’s word, Support our brothers and sisters in Christ, and Serve others with our gifts. Meeting time: Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
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College Ministry –
Changing college students with the good news of Christ…Five Star College Ministry exists to Evangelize the lost, Equip college students, Exalt the Lord, Embrace Christian friendships and Extend ourselves to the community. College Ministry meets every Monday from September through May on the Bradley University campus.
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Commitment Counselors –
Our commitment counselors are available to pray and guide our new members through the process of joining St. Paul and are the first point of contact for the new member intake process after each morning worship service.
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Culinary (Kitchen) -
Some of our church activities include eating together at breakfast, lunches, or dinners as a part of meeting, study, or workshops. Volunteers help provide a service as well as set an atmosphere of fellowship, efficiency, and welcome. Primary services involve helping set up and decorate rooms being used, preparing and/or coordinate the meal or reception, and help with clean up following meals.
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Deaf Ministry –
This ministry is designed to share the gospel with the deaf and hard of hearing. Ability to sign is required.
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Events Ministry –
This special team organizes and coordinates events such as Easter in the City, Tent Revival, Back to School Bash, Community Block Party, Harvest Fest, and other special activities and services throughout the year.
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Esther’s Circle –
The vision of Esther’s Circle is to support and teach girls to be godly in an ungodly world, by strengthening their Christian beliefs, teaching biblical values and the importance of maintaining a healthy body. Esther’s Circle meets every other Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. inspiriting girls to be the very best they can be before God throughout their lives.
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Funerals
In the event of death of an immediate family member, please notify the church office immediately. Please provide the church with the name of your deceased loved on, the funeral home address and telephone number. Plans for funerals which the Pastor is to have a principle role should not to be finalized until he has been contact. As your church family, we want to do all we can to minister to you through this bereavement. Funerals at St. Paul are to be 45 (forty-five) to 60 (sixty) minutes in length and must be planned accordingly. The church clerk is available to assist you. Finally, it is St. Paul’s policy to have one viewing of the remains. Caskets are to be closed during services and there is no “re-viewing of the remains” following the service. It is suggested that a family hour be held the night before or the day of the funeral, during which the casket is open. Some families may elect to forego this “wake” custom period of “lying in state when only a few members are present. These latter decisions will be left to family discretion.
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Greeters Ministry
– When a visitor or member enters the doors of St. Paul, a greeter is waiting to provide a warm and genuine word of welcome. Greeters serve on the frontline of the church’s hospitality ministry and provide a positive first impression for guests and a “glad to see you again” feeling for regular attendees of St. Paul. Greeters assist with distribution of welcome packets and other information during our visitor’s welcome time at our morning services. Meeting Time: 2nd Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
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H.E.A.R.T. Ministry (Health Education Achieved Through Righteous Training)
– Our physical well-being is an essential part of our spiritual well-being. The HEART ministry’s goal is to provide physical and nutritional classes and information that help to promote and sustain healthy lifestyle within the Body of Christ.
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The L.I.G.H.T. Counseling Ministry –
The L.I.G.H.T. counseling ministry serves as advocate for healing in relationships through lay and professional counseling. Provide training and workshops to promote healthy marriages and families. Offer personal presence and meaningful prayer during times of crisis.
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Membership Services –
The Membership Services team includes members of our intake (commitment) counselors, administrative team (tacking and follow up), and the hospitality team for our quarterly membership events. If you have a heart for evangelism (commitment counselor), gift of organization (administrative) or love to throw a good party (hospitality), then the Membership Services ministry team is awaiting your arrival!
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Men’s Ministry –
The mission of the St. Paul men’s ministry is to encourage men to develop into positions of leadership in their homes and families, in the church and in the greater community; to urge men in the church, individually and as a group, to serve both the church and in outreach to the community.
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Music Ministry –
The music ministry creatively serves St. Paul through a variety of styles, dramatic presentations and artistic features. The individual components of the music department are: A.I.R. (Adoration in Rhythm, dance) United Voices, Children’s Choir, Male Chorus, Praise Team and the Women of Courage.
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N.E.T. (Christian Education) -
Nurturing and Equipping St. Paul members for Transformation is the mission of the NET ministry. Our goal is to develop and provide comprehensive educational programs for our congregation in order to grow in personal knowledge and understanding of God’s revelation as found in the Bible and the ability to interpret its meaning for our daily life. NET Team also prepares and train aspiring teachers in foundational biblical teachings and techniques.
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Prayer Ministry
– The Prayer ministry is a group of caring people who, with a spirit of humility and repentance, intercede for one another, for the needs and concerns of people within the congregation, for the work of the church, as well as for unchurched individuals who need to respond to the message of the gospel and begin a personal relationship with Christ. Prayer Times: Every Saturday 6:00 a.m.; 1st Saturday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
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Security Ministry–
Peter 1 5:2 “Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers.” The security ministry takes an all hazards risk management approach to protecting church members, staff, visitors and the facility. All aspects of security, safety, medical, fire protection and emergency management are coordinated by the team. The team is there to provide a safe and secure environment during worship services as well as other ministry events throughout the week.
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Senior-Mission –
Senior adults are a diverse and valuable part of our church. Senior adults range from active retirees to homebound shut-ins to nursing home residents. The senior/mission provides ministry, outreach and discipleship for church members and the community for adults age 65 and older. The Senior Mission meets the 1st Tuesday of each month for lunch and bible study.
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Traffic Ministry–
This team takes great care and pride in helping members and guest as they cross Nebraska Street before and after each of our morning services.
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The Unfolding Story–
It is truly an exciting time in the life of St. Paul Baptist Church. God has blessed our ministry and it is clear that we need a new facility to expand our efforts of building God’s Kingdom in the City of Peoria. Please join me in prayer for and commitment to the expansion of this ministry as we prepare to be a part of God’s “Unfolding Story” in the City of Peoria and the world. For more information please email us at or leave a voice mail message at 309-686-2086 x25.
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Ushers Ministry–
Church ushers serve on the frontlines of welcoming people to the church’s worship services and special events. Ushers welcome congregation members and guests and provide them with information, materials they need to enjoy and benefit from the worship service, and help ensure a hospitable, fulfilling, and smooth-flowing worship experience on a personal level. Usher meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
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Visitation Ministry–
ensures that individuals from our church – or related to the church through past contact, relatives of current church members, etc. – who are hospitalized for surgery, injury, or illness have someone to visit them during their hospital stay and during recovery time at home following hospitalization. This is a way to show care for one another, and to touch another person with the love of Christ through empathetic listening and sincere praying. Team meetings are held 2nd Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.
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Wedding Ministry
While we believe making Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior is the most important life-changing decision you can make, choosing the one with whom you will spend the rest of your life in the sacred convent of marriage is incredibly significant. St. Paul's Wedding Ministry is committed to working with you to see that your wedding places God at its center and is worshipful, memorable and personal. Requirements for having your Wedding at St. Paul, either the bride or groom needs to have been members of St. Paul Baptist Church for at least six months prior to the wedding date and the couple must attend pre-martial counseling sessions. St. Paul's Wedding Ministry will handle all church details regarding your wedding such as, finding a pastor to perform service, church availability and counseling sessions. If you want further information regarding weddings at St. Paul.
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Women’s Ministry –
The mission of the St. Paul Women’s ministry is to equip and empower women to build a stronger and more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and thus with family, friends, and others. Our yearly prayer breakfast and Mother-Daughter brunch as well as various outings and fellowships throughout the year is part of our vision to reach and teach all women to glorify God in all that they do. The women’s ministry core team meets every 2nd Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
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Web Ministry –
The purpose of the Web ministry is to communicate to members and non members, saved and unsaved, via the internet, information about how St. Paul is Transforming People with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and provide resources to assist people in their journey.
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